Dead Birds
Synopsis
An ethnographic documentary documenting the ritual warfare cycle, social life, and belief systems of the Dani people of the Baliem Valley in western New Guinea.
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Dead Birds - PREVIEW
Type: Clip • Published 2013-03-20
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October 1, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Gardner
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Gardner
- Original Title
- Dead Birds
- Country of Origin
- Papua New Guinea, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Peabody Museum
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Gardner
Robert Gardner
Robert Gardner
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Gardner
Director
Robert Gardner
Writer
Robert Gardner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Birds
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What is Dead Birds about?
An ethnographic documentary documenting the ritual warfare cycle, social life, and belief systems of the Dani people of the Baliem Valley in western New Guinea.
Who directed Dead Birds?
Dead Birds was directed by Robert Gardner.
Who stars in Dead Birds?
The principal cast of Dead Birds includes Robert Gardner.
When was Dead Birds released and how long is it?
Dead Birds was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.